Postcode SY5 8QP is located in an urban city, within the Bicton Heath ward of Shropshire in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook is £62,584 per year. The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 2.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,759 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook is £62,584 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SY5 8QP.
Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook near SY5 8QP has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shrewsbury located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £275,500 in Bicton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £745,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £430,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £157,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £257,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £154,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bicton Heath
In the SY5 8QP postcode area, located within Shrewsbury Copthorne & Bowbrook, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SY5 8QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | League of Friends Hospital Shop | Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ | Walking directions to League of Friends Hospital Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Unit 3, Pensfold Shopping Pensfold, Bicton Heath, SY3 5HF | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | League of Friends Hospital Shop | Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ | Walking directions to League of Friends Hospital Shop |
| 0.5 mi | League of Friends Hospital Shop | Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ | Walking directions to League of Friends Hospital Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Shropshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SY5 8QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jon Tandy
Bicton Heath - Elected 1 May 2025
Julia Buckley
Shrewsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.